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Asheville History
4 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Lewis Trexler, killed over seventy-five cents

A former Blowing Rock police chief was beaten to death in 1888 over a minor debt. More than a century later, his grave tells a story of injustice, outrage and a life cut short.

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
Highlights from the Grove Park Inn Gingerbread House Competition

The annual National Gingerbread House Competition has returned to the Omni Grove Park Inn for another year of stellar sugary sculptures. The gingerbread houses are on display for free at the Grove Park Inn, where they will remain until Jan. 4, 2026.

Business
4 months ago
Propane drive set for Saturday at Swannanoa Ingles site

Blossman Gas & Appliance expects to serve hundreds of residents needing fuel for heating and cooking

NWS wind advisory
Local
4 months ago
Wind advisory in effect in Asheville area and across WNC

Gusts up to 40 mph expected Friday; dry, warmer weather ahead this weekend

Greg Biffle at Riceville Volunteer Fire Department
Local
4 months ago
From racetracks to rescue missions: Greg Biffle’s final legacy

Retired NASCAR driver gained national attention for humanitarian aid flights after Tropical Storm Helene

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Gov. Stein highlights $15M for Old Fort water, sewer upgrades

Part of $270M in grants to rebuild and strengthen systems damaged by Helene

Food & Drink
4 months ago
5 reasons locals are turning to Foothills Butcher Shop in Black Mountain

Discover why more locals are choosing Foothills Butcher Shop in Black Mountain for quality cuts, whole-animal butchery, and a true connection to Western North Carolina farms.

Local
4 months ago
4-term NC Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88

Longtime Democratic leader helped guide state’s shift to a modern economy

Local
4 months ago
Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of plane crash that killed 7

Biffle was honored in 2024 for delivering Helene aid to flooded Asheville area communities

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 19-21

Looking for weekend plans? From winter solstice celebrations to a Grinch brunch to a town-wide bar crawl, we have you covered.

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